The mid-size premium sedan Audi A4 of the fifth generation (with the internal designation "B9") debuted at the end of June 2015 - on the World Wide Web ... The world premiere of the car took place in the same autumn - on the catwalks of the Frankfurt Auto Show, after which (literally in for several months), it went on sale in the main markets (including in Russia).
As a result of "reincarnation" - the Ingolstadt "a-four" remained faithful to the corporate style, but completely renewed its equipment (while adding in size, but throwing off "extra pounds").
The appearance of the "fifth" Audi A4 did not become a big surprise - the three-box retained its recognizable shape, although it was transformed in accordance with the latest trends in the corporate style of the brand from Ingolstadt.
The car looks beautiful and presentable, and considerable credit for this belongs to the front end: a trapezoidal radiator grill, an aggressive bumper and stylish lighting equipment with L-shaped running lights, reminiscent of a lightning bolt (by default - bi-xenon, optionally - LED or matrix).
Austere, but not devoid of dynamism, the silhouette of the German Quartet demonstrates correct and harmonious proportions, the solidity of which is added by the embossed wheel arches that accommodate disks ranging from 16 to 19 inches.
The rear of the sedan is made in a calm and laconic style, but it is not deprived of modern attributes: LED lights of the original shape and a raised bumper with a pseudo-diffuser.
Depending on the engine, the machine has a single or twin tailpipe at one end, or a pair of pipes spaced apart at the ends.
As a result of the generation change, the dimensions of the Audi A4 have not changed much: 4726 mm in length, 1842 mm in width and 1427 mm in height (the first two indicators, respectively, added 25 mm and 16 mm). The wheelbase of the "German" is 2820 mm, and the amount of ground clearance depends on the suspension: 135 mm in the basic version, with an emphasis on comfort - 10 mm lower, and for sports - 23 mm lower.
The interior of the "A4 of the fifth generation" is a combination of avant-garde and classics, and most obviously it concerns sedans with a "virtual cockpit", which is a digital instrument cluster with a 12.3-inch screen under the usual visor. In simpler versions, it is replaced by a simple panel with analog dials and a small "scoreboard" in the middle. Directly in front of the driver, there is a multifunction steering wheel, the design of which is directly influenced by the level of equipment.
In the very center of the presentable front panel there is a “tablet” of the multimedia complex with a diagonal of 8.3 inches, below which a wide air conditioning control unit with an individual display, a pair of “washers” and several buttons “took up defense”. Modern design is echoed by high-quality finishing materials (expensive leather, real wood and aluminum) and a premium level of workmanship.
For the “fifth A4”, anatomical chairs are provided with a well-thought-out profile, pronounced support on the sides, a wide range of settings and heating (optionally also with ventilation, and even with electrical adjustment of the lumbar support). The increased dimensions of the body also affected the organization of the rear passenger seats - there was more space on all fronts.
Amenities for a fee include a 10.1-inch multimedia center screen and individual climate settings.
The trunk of the sedan does not shine with capacity, but 480 liters should accommodate without problems.
Specifications. On the Russian market, the 5th generation Audi A4 is offered with a wide range of four-cylinder turbo engines, in tandem to each of which a 7-band S tronic "robot" is allocated.
By default, the car is equipped with a front-wheel drive transmission, and for the most powerful gasoline unit, a quattro system with a limited-slip differential is available, which divides traction in a ratio of 40:60 in favor of the rear (if necessary, up to 70% of the available potential can go forward, and up to 85% back) ...
The gasoline part is presented in three options:
- the base of which is a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine with direct fuel supply, producing 150 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque in the range from 1500 to 3000 rpm. It allows the German D-sedan to “shoot” from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.9 seconds and gain 210 km / h “top speed”, consuming an average of 4.9 liters of fuel in combined mode.
- it is followed in the hierarchy by the 2.0 TFSI ultra engine, equipped with direct fuel injection, a turbocharger and electronic coolant level control technology, which is available in two boost levels. Its returns include:
- 190 "horses" and 320 Nm of thrust at 1450-4200 rpm,
- or 249 forces 370 Nm of limiting torque at 1600-4500 rpm.
In the first case, the fifth Audi A4 spends 7.3 seconds to accelerate to the first hundred, in the second - 1.5 seconds less, the maximum speed reaches 240 and 250 km / h, respectively. In the combined driving cycle, the three-volume box consumes an average of 4.8-5.7 liters of fuel per 100 km of run.
- Available for the "four" in the back of the B9 and a 2.0-liter turbodiesel, which, depending on the modification, generates:
- 150 "mares" of power and 320 Nm of maximum thrust at 1500-3250 rpm
- or 190 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque ranging from 1750 to 3000 rpm.
With the "junior" unit, the car exchanges 100 km / h after 8.7 seconds and maximum "storms" 219 km / h, with the "senior" these figures are 7.7 seconds and 237 km / h, respectively. The "appetite" of such a sedan varies from 3.7 to 4.1 liters in the combined cycle.
It is not excluded that in the future more efficient diesel engines will be brought to our country - V-shaped "six" with a volume of 3.0 liters, producing from 218 to 272 "horses" of power and from 400 to 600 Nm of potential.
The fifth generation of the Audi A4 is built on the modernized MLB bogie, which is based on high-strength steel, winged metal and composite materials, which, depending on the installed engine, saved up to 120 kilograms of weight. A five-link suspension is mounted at both the front and rear, in which the upper arms are connected to the bodywork for optimal rigidity.
Optionally, the "German" is equipped with adaptive shock absorbers with two settings - comfortable and sporty.
The steering of the car "flaunts" an electromechanical amplifier (for a surcharge - with a variable gear ratio), and the braking system - disc mechanisms on all wheels (front - with ventilation).
Options and prices. In the Russian market, the fifth generation Audi A4 in 2018 is offered in three equipment options - "Base", "Design" and "Sport".
- For a basic car equipped with a 150-horsepower engine and a front-wheel drive transmission, dealers ask for a minimum of 1,970,000 rubles. By default, it boasts: six airbags, 16-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, light and rain sensors, heated front seats, a dual-zone "climate", electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, a multimedia complex, an audio system with 8 speakers, ERA-GLONASS technology, ABS, ESP, rear parking sensors, "cruise" and other modern equipment.
- For the configurations "Design" and "Sport" you will have to pay from 2,150,000 rubles, and a car with all-wheel drive will cost from 2,499,000 rubles. The first version has 17-inch wheels, a three-spoke multi-steering wheel with leather trim, an interior lighting package and some other "gadgets", and the second one has 18-inch "rollers", a more developed body kit around the perimeter of the body, sports front seats, and interior upholstery, headlining and dashboard in black materials.
In addition, a wide range of additional options is provided for this four-door.
